Water Framework Directive Section 4 Discharges
This dataset provides point locations of licensed and licensable Section 4 discharges to water in Ireland. The data was compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in conjunction with Local Authorities in early 2024 to support the characterisation of waterbodies for the 3rd Cycle of River Basin Management Planning and subsequent cycles. It identifies discharge points relevant to water quality assessment and management, supporting the implementation of the Water Framework Directive at national level in Ireland.This is a points dataset of licensed and licensable Section 4 discharges to water to support the characterisation of waterbodies for the 3rd Cycle of River Basin Management Planning and beyond. These sites were collected by EPA, in conjunction with the Local Authorities, in early 2024 and publish...
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Data schema (6 fields)
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| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Local AuthorityLocal authority | string | Name of the local authority administering the discharge licence.Name of the local authority administering the discharge licence. |
| Local Authority Reference NumberLocal authority reference number | string | Reference number assigned to the licence by the local authority.Reference number assigned to the licence by the local authority. |
| Licence Holder NameLicence holder name | string | Name of the person or organisation holding the discharge licence.Name of the person or organisation holding the discharge licence. |
| Facility AddressFacility address | string | Address or location description of the discharge facility.Address or location description of the discharge facility. |
| Shape | geometry | Point geometry representing the site's location.Point geometry representing the site's location. |
| UniqueIDUnique id | string | Unique identifier for the discharge record.Unique identifier for the discharge record. |
Schema captured from ckan 2 days ago.
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Sample data (3 records)
| Local Authority | Local Authority Reference Number | Licence Holder Name | Facility Address | UniqueID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL | WP 118 | An Abhann Sleibhe | Lisseycasey | 2023_1 |
| CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL | WP 119 | Barry's Shop | Ardnacrusha. | 2023_2 |
| CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL | WP 120 | Rahona Lodge Caravan Park | Carrigaholt | 2023_3 |
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